Charges of manufacturing meth charges in Oklahoma are very serious. With a reputation of being a meth “problem area” Northeastern Oklahoma and in particular Wagoner County now cracks down on meth labs. For example, in Dec. 2016 the Wagoner County Sheriff busted a house with 19 shake-and-bake meth labs and other drugs. This led to multiple arrests and as a result, a series of heavy…
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Wagoner County Indecent Exposure Attorneys
Our Wagoner County Indecent Exposure Attorneys can help you. Indecent exposure in Oklahoma is an often misunderstood topic. While public urination can cause arrest, in 2011 Oklahoma lawmakers clarified that public urination was only a misdemeanor and was a lesser charge than indecent exposure. Indecent exposure, while having similarities, is treated differently under law. The penalties are much harsher and can be much more…
Obtaining Prescription by Fraud in Wagoner County
Obtaining Prescription by Fraud is a felony in Oklahoma. A March 2016 Oklahoman article discusses a nurse in Mustang, Oklahoma charged with obtaining prescription by fraud. She worked at a nursing facility that would often telephone medication orders in to a pharmacy. During the telephone ordering, the nurse would add an order of hydrocodone to the list of medication orders for different patients. Upon…
Wagoner Criminal Attorneys Discuss Eluding an Officer
Most people think of high speed chases and getaway drivers when they think of eluding an officer. But the 1988 Oklahoma case of Kellog v. State shows that eluding a Game Warden can fall under it as well. Kellog, a hunter, was spotlight hunting at night, which is illegal. The Game Wardens saw him. He ran from them when they pulled behind him and turned on…
Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains Robbery in Wagoner
Robbery in Wagoner County is a felony crime. In April of 2016, a Wagoner man entered the convenient Store with a shotgun. Then he demanded the clerks place all the money from the register in a bag. Once the clerks complied with the request, the man left the store and drove off in a stolen vehicle. The evening of the incident, Wagoner police apprehended…
Wagoner Attorneys Discuss First Degree Manslaughter
First Degree Manslaughter is a violent crime in Oklahoma. This subjects the offender to the “85% Rule,” which states a perpetrator must serve at least 85% of their sentence before receiving eligibility for parole. However, manslaughter in the second degree is not subject to the 85% rule. In terms of sentencing this is huge. It could amount to far more years in jail and…
Failure To Appear in Wagoner County
Failure to appear in Wagoner County should be taken seriously. Appearing in court for any reason can be stressful and frightening, even if you haven’t been charged with a crime. The simple thought of being in a courtroom is just too much for some people to handle at times. While appearing in court is certainly unpleasant, failure to appear as the court orders is far…
Wagoner Criminal Attorneys Illegal Search and Seizure
Illegal Search and Seizure: Know Your Constitutional Rights The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits the power of law enforcement agencies to search your property, or seize your possessions without a valid warrant. If administerd without a warrant, this may constitute an illegal search and seizure. Despite the Fourth Amendment, police officer routinely search individuals without the proper permission. If evidence exists from an…